Slitter Operator - Night Shift with Growth Path

Valmont Group; Valley (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k with company match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Work Life Support

Tuition Reimbursement

Other wellness programs

Job summary

Valmont is seeking a Slitter Operator 7 for the 3rd shift (Sun–Thu, 11:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.) in Valley, Nebraska. This role threads coils for slitting, runs setup on arbors, and supports material handling to mills.

Opportunity to advance to Slitter Operator 9 within two years, with competitive hourly compensation and benefits. The position requires 1–3 years of experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to read a tape measure; lifting up to 50 lbs is expected.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years relevant work experience.
• A valid driver's license.
• Ability to learn shag truck operations.
• Ability to convert fractions to decimals.
• The ability to accurately read a tape measure.
• The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner.
• The ability to lift, carry, push or pull up to 50lbs with the most frequent lift under 21 lbs.
• Passion and integrity with the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results.

Responsibilities

• Position coils for slitting.
• Perform set ups as needed on the slitter arbors.
• Build and inspect arbors once set up is complete.
• Perform regular checks to ensure horizontal and vertical clearances.
• Set up separator discs and spacers to ensure proper fan out on the overarm.
• Operate other equipment in the slitter area including an uncoiler, hold-down rollers, peeler table, flattener rollers, crop shear, side guides, and slitter head.
• Operate shag truck as needed to haul coils to mills.

Skills

Experience

Valid driver's license

Shag truck operations

Read tape measure

Communication

Lift up to 50 lbs

Tools

CNC machining experience

Overhead crane experience

Job description

Valmont is seeking a Slitter Operator 7 for the 3rd shift (Sun–Thu, 11:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.) in Valley, Nebraska. This role threads coils for slitting, runs setup on arbors, and supports material handling to mills.

Opportunity to advance to Slitter Operator 9 within two years, with competitive hourly compensation and benefits. The position requires 1–3 years of experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to read a tape measure; lifting up to 50 lbs is expected.